One Month of MDG

Holy cow it's been a month!

Not gonna lie, some of these days have been eternities, but some have actually flown by.

one week 

All in all I think early December was a pretty great time to have a baby.  Not only does Christmas break minimize my days-without-pay portion of my leave, but it has also meant more days with J-Man and an extra reason to get to see Big Sis and her family, as well as facetime a bunch with Big Bro and his. Plus, so many cheesy holiday movies on TV all day and night and a general positive spirit in everybody. Yeah.  December was pretty great.

also one week

Of course, it's January now.  Things, they are a-changing.  J-Man is back at work, I go back in a little over two weeks, it's all getting to be quite real.

I may or may not post again about my broader thoughts on the New Year, resolutions and whatnot, but let's reflect on lil MDG for a moment.

three weeks

At birth MDG was 7lbs even and 19 inches, and four days later he had lost a few ounces and regained them to be at 7lbs 1oz and 19.5 in.  By his two week appointment, which was actually day 16 not 14, he was up to 8lbs7oz and 20.5in.  Growing like a weed.  Which, thankfully, makes breastfeeding feel worthwhile since once again, it's not so pleasant.  Not as bad as with PDG, perhaps because I know it gets better? or because PDG already scarred me?, but still not roses and daisies and sunshine.  At least it's working, though, and MDG is getting everything he needs to fill in those cheeks and thighs and add extra creases to keep bathtime a challenge.

four weeks

His sleep is still rough.  Despite the fact that with PDG I had strong opinions on letting him sleep in my arms/bed at night - we're in survival mode.  So, yes, MDG does all his naps in the swing or my arms, and at night has also had stints in the swing, carseat, crook of my arm, and on our luckier nights, his bassinet.  He seems to like the swaddle blankets, and perhaps we'll throw in some white noise to see if that helps anything.  We're just too nervous to make the switch to crib like we did with PDG at 3 weeks.  Especially since PDG sleeps amazingly now and loves bedtime, the thought of messing that up seems unwise (they'll share a room...).

I'm hopeful that January will bring us smiles and more coos (he's just started some non-fussy noises!) and more batting at toys hanging in his face. But no matter what, we're along for the ride.

Happy One Month, MDG, and to everyone else, Happy New Year.